The Scenic Route: A KOA Giveaway
Alan Rider
March 15, 2013
After a long, grueling day researching all the cool things to see and do along The Scenic Route (I know, tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it), my family and I want nothing more than a quiet place to just kick back and relax. And, over the past nine months we’ve been on the road, we’ve... Read more »
Valterra Universal RV Stabilizer
Tom Kaiser
March 14, 2013
Valterra’s Universal RV Stabilizer is designed to help end trailer wobble. It’s a simple, adjustable product intended to add stability to the front and rear —– or both sides — of a trailer. The company says it sets up in minutes without requiring tools and folds down for easy storage when... Read more »
Ethanol Fuel Warnings
Ken Freund
March 12, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the sale of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content (E15) for use in 2001 and newer vehicles. At the same time, the EPA also ruled it illegal to use the E15 fuel in vehicles older than 2001. Presently, most gasoline sold for automotive... Read more »
The Scenic Route: 6 Must-Have Apps For RVers
Alan Rider
March 8, 2013
When we first set out on our year-long quest to follow The Scenic Route, we loaded every tool we thought we might need—from an air compressor to a roll of Gorilla Tape—into the side compartments of our ARE DCU truck cap. Recently though, it’s a new digital tool we find ourselves reaching... Read more »
Redwood Recreational Vehicles Clima-Comfort
Amanda Lepinski
March 7, 2013
Redwood Recreational Vehicles appeal to the full-time RVer looking for reasonably priced units. Redwood trailers also offer standard Clima-Comfort, a residential fiberglass insulation construction that creates a thermal barrier for all weather conditions. Whether enjoying a frosty locale in the warmth... Read more »
Snap and Zipper Lube
Tom Kaiser
March 7, 2013
Help keep all of the snaps and zippers on your trailer free of corrosion and operating smoothly with Shurhold’s Snap Stick. The product comes in a small tube much like lip moisturizers, and because it can be applied with precision, the product goes only where you need it, and the manufacturer claims... Read more »
ARE SpaceKap CAT Slip-in Truck Cap
March 5, 2013
The ARE SpaceKap CAT slip-in truck cap converts a pickup bed into a highly functional space for storing large items, offering more room than is typically afforded by standard truck-toppers. The CAT is designed for 6-foot and 8-foot truck beds with rugged one-piece construction and double-sided fiberglass... Read more »
The Scenic Route: The All-Americans
Alan Rider
March 1, 2013
When you hear the phrase “All-American,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most of us those words conjure up images of sports teams in general and, at this time of year, baseball teams in particular. Peoria Sports Complex, spring training home of the Mariners and Padres... Read more »
Powermania Turbo M430 onboard battery charger
February 28, 2013
Powermania’s Turbo M430 onboard battery charger is waterproof and can charge up to four 12-volt batteries at one time. The battery charger is available prewired with four DC output cables and is rated at up to 30 amps. Voltage can be regulated for flooded or AGM batteries. The M430 provides three-stage... Read more »
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Sneak Peek
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
February 25, 2013
Late last year we attended the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) National Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky (Nov. 27-29). There were hundreds of new RVs packed into the Louisville Exposition Center, and as we walked the show it appeared as if the place was awash with trailers and motorhomes... Read more »
